In what ways do you think the AI boom will effect the future of your work (both good and bad!) by Zachary G. Kornhauser

2026-07-16 00:38:42 UTC

In tech, I can see there being a lot more AI executors and fewer traditional software engineers/data engineers.

2026-07-16 00:39:25 UTC

can produce way more in a day. we build webapps much quicker with claude code

2026-07-16 00:39:36 UTC

more power to those who use AI well, the gap between AI being used well versus poorly will continue to grow.

2026-07-16 00:39:37 UTC

Good:

General boost to productivity/speed of workflow, faster access to information

Bad:

Maybe a lack of overall complexity in my work

2026-07-16 00:39:47 UTC

Good- helps make you more efficient

Bad- role/responsibility changes. You are going to need to constantly upscale your skillsets. Education investments will need to be re-evaluated

2026-07-16 00:39:48 UTC

On the positive side of things, it will be an extremely useful tool (for those who can use it). On the other hand, I can see how it will create a larger cut off for performance.

2026-07-16 00:39:53 UTC

I'm in marketing so:

Good: analytical insights are easier to scrape & gather for social media, brand voice research, influencer finding, etc.

Bad: Lots of AI content going out. We've past the point on the internet where there's AI content than human made content so could pose a threat to specific kinds of marketing.

2026-07-16 00:40:18 UTC

We'll have to understand the full picture of a project instead of focusing on discrete details. For example, in software development, we'll need full stack developer more instead of individual front/back end developer...etc.

2026-07-16 00:40:41 UTC

for example, vibe coding allows less technical individuals to write programs, which can increase productivity. however, without understanding what the code actually line by line, it could increase tech debt and cause a bigger problem later on.

2026-07-16 00:40:41 UTC

Tech departments will need to do more with fewer people. But understanding the nuances of code remains highly relevant for software engineers.

2026-07-16 00:41:32 UTC

Real-time metrics, automatic document creation, automated procurement and manufacturing, People in the loop as a review mechanism rather than actually "doing"